Pulitzer Prizes are given for the best performance in the
area of
1 Medical Sciences
2 Social Services
3 Literature
4 Sports
Which of the following States has done commendable work in dairy development? (a) Haryana (b) Punjab (c) Gujarat (d) Maharashtra
. Scratching eases itching because (a) It removes the outer dust in the skin (b) It kills the germs (c) It stimulates certain nerves which direct the brain to increase the production of antihistaminic chemicals (d) It suppresses the production of enzymes which cause itching
Allugel tablets used to reduce acidity contain (A) Sodium carbonate (B) Sodium hydroxide (C) Ammonia (D) Aluminium hydroxide
What is the length of a cricket pitch? (a) 22 feet (b) 34 feet (c) 22 yards (d) 54 feet
In which of the following does the water occupy a distinct narrow trough confined by lateral banks? (a) Stream flow (b) Water flow (c) Overland flow
The first human statues worshipped in India were those of (A) Vishnu (B) Shiva (C) Brahma (D) Buddha
Which of the following is not the cause of population explosion in India? (a) High birth rate (b) Declining death rate (c) Migration from Pakistan, Tibet etc. (d) All of these
The song Jana Gana Mana was adopted as the national Anthem of India in the year: (a) 1947 (b) 1949 (c) 1950 (d) 1951
. Which of the following is/are among the functions of the Election Commission of India? 1. Conduct of election for the posts of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha and the Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha 2. Conduct of election to the Corporations and Municipalities 3. Deciding on all doubts and disputes arising out of elections Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) None
Who among the following was not a member of the Constituent Assembly established in July, 1946 ? a) Vallabhbhai Patel b) Mahatma Gandhi c) K.M. Munish d) J.B. Kriplani e) Abul Kalam Azad
Hat is the approximate value of escape velocity for the earth ? (a) 11 km/s (b) 50 km/s (c) 19.5 km/s (d) 56.5 km/s
Kuchipudi is a dance drama of Andhra Pradesh. Which of the following statements about Kuchipudi is not correct? (a) It was a male prerogative (b) In recent years women have taken to it as well (c) It is mostly solo dance (d) The performers do not act and speak; they only dance